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Sow Mooi Phoon
Jun. 26, 1941 - Dec. 24, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and profound sadness, that Chapel of the Chimes announces the passing of Sow Mooi Phoon, born on June 26th, 1941, in Malaysia. Sow passed away peacefully on December 24th, 2025, in Redwood City, California. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, and friend,...
Rhodora Velasco Lucero
Jul. 11, 1958 - Dec. 23, 2025
It is with profound sadness that Chapel of the Chimes announces the passing of Rhodora Velasco Lucero. On the 23rd of December 2025, Rhodora quietly slipped away from her earthly bonds and gently entered into eternal rest. She will be forever loved and missed by her devoted family and friends.
Ronald H. Robles
May 03, 1937 - Dec. 23, 2025
Ronald Robles, age 88, passed away on December 23rd surrounded by his loving family. A proud native San Franciscan and Galileo High School graduate, he fondly remembered the North Beach days of his youth. He made lifelong friends during his long career at PG&E, and in retirement would meet...
ERASMO ROSALES-SANCHEZ
Nov. 25, 1933 - Dec. 22, 2025
It is with profound sadness that Chapel of the Chimes announces the passing of Erasmo Rosales-Sanchez. On the 22nd of December 2025, Erasmo Rosales-Sanchez quietly slipped away from his earthly bonds and gently entered into eternal rest. He will be forever loved and missed by his devoted family...
Mapy Reyes
Nov. 21, 1945 - Dec. 21, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and profound sadness, that Chapel of the Chimes announces the passing of Mapy Reyes, born on November 21st, 1945, in Mexico. Mapy passed away peacefully on December 21st, 2025, in San Leandro, California. She was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, aunt, and friend, who...
Amparo Grageda
Dec. 22, 1940 - Dec. 21, 2025
Amparo Grajeda Ruíz nació el 22 de diciembre de 1940 y falleció en paz el 21 de diciembre de 2025, un día antes de cumplir 85 años. Amparo fue una presencia amorosa en la vida de quienes la conocieron. Fue esposa de Arnulfo y una dedicada madre de sus ocho hijos: Alma, Ramiro, Griselda, José,...
Elizabeth Ann Gaylord
Feb. 25, 1936 - Dec. 20, 2025
Elizabeth Ann Gaylord passed away on December 20, 2025, at the age of 89, in Fremont, California. Born on February 25, 1936, in the Philippines to Joseph Acchote and Clothilda De Ocampo, Elizabeth was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend who will be deeply missed...
Madalene Annie Nieves
May 21, 1944 - Dec. 19, 2025
Annie graduated from James Logan High School, Class of 1962. Annie was always very popular. As a teenager, she became one of the first "Maids of Union City". Annie was a very generous person and a woman of faith. She taught catechism for OLR, and Children's Church at Westside Christian...
Alfonso Herrera
Apr. 25, 1935 - Dec. 19, 2025
It is with profound sadness that Chapel of the Chimes announces the passing of Alfonso Herrera. On Friday, the nineteenth of December, 2025, Mr. Herrera quietly slipped away from his earthly bonds and gently entered into eternal rest. He will be forever loved and missed by his devoted family and...
Kishan Chand Kamboj
Oct. 15, 1930 - Dec. 19, 2025
Kishan C. Kamboj, affectionately known as "Baujee," passed away at the age of 95 in San Jose, California, on December 19, 2025. Kishan was born on October 15, 1930, in the village of Samalsar, district Faridkot, Punjab, India. His family later moved to Bagha Purana, Punjab, where his father,...
Shirlene Mays-Nickerson
Jan. 26, 1947 - Dec. 19, 2025
Shirlene Mays-Nickerson passed away on December 19, 2025, at the age of 78. She was born on January 26, 1947, in Oakland, California, and spent more than fifty years making her home in San Lorenzo, California. Shirlene was a devoted wife, mother, and stepmother, and a constant presence in the...